Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator - Public Works
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SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., in the Amount of $15,000 to Provide Additional Consulting Services for Review of New Financial Information, Providing Associated Additional Rate Options and Additional In-Person Meeting(s)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,000, for additional consulting services for the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to the professional services agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,000, to provide additional consulting services for the Solid Waste Collection and Related Services Rate Study; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by the Public Works Manager; or,
2. Refer back to staff for further study; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Professional Contractual services with an estimated value greater than $31,000, are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On June 4, 2018, Council approved an agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., (R3) to produce an amended 5-year revenue program with rate adjustments structured to meet the projected needs of the City, including future growth, capital improvement projects, and achieving adequate reserves. The City's refuse and related services are accounted for as a self-supporting enterprise fund. Revenue is derived primarily from refus...
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